Literary awards
Samanta Schweblin wins inaugural Aena Hispano-American Narrative Prize with 'El buen mal'
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Argentine writer Samanta Schweblin has won the first Aena Hispano-American Narrative Prize, worth 1 million euros, for her short story collection 'El buen mal' published by Seix Barral. The award recognizes the best book in Spanish published in 2025 in the Hispanic world. Finalists Héctor Abad Faciolince, Nona Fernández, Marcos Giralt Torrente, and Enrique Vila-Matas each received 30,000 euros at the gala in Barcelona's Museu Marítim.
The writer from Jaén, David Uclés, has won the 82nd edition of the Premio Nadal for his novel 'The City of Dead Lights', a work of magical realism set in a darkened Barcelona. The award, worth 30,000 euros, was presented at the traditional January 6 evening at Barcelona's Hotel Palace. In the same ceremony, Francesc Torralba received the Premio Josep Pla for 'Anatomy of Hope'.
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The 20th International José Eustasio Rivera Novel Biennial achieved a record 374 unpublished works from 20 countries, tripling previous participation due to the centenary of La Vorágine. This milestone underscores José Eustasio Rivera's enduring legacy a century after his iconic work. Colombia led with 181 submissions, followed by Argentina and Spain.